Why do you think the old stories tell of men who set out on great journeys to impress the gods? Because trying to impress people just isn't worth the time and effort.

If you are a kid in Beverly Hills, (I am not putting down people who live in Beverly Hills) if that kid knows private school and a credit card... you can't say the kid is taking life for granted. He is taking the life that was given to him.

With a book, there's no volume to turn up. You're very naked with a book.

The public library system of the United States is worth preserving.

I have been restless for as long as I can remember.

The Wacken festival started more than 20 years ago with just a few hundred people in attendance. Tickets now sell out before the lineup is announced.

When I die, the world dies with me. I'd really like to leave it better than how I found it and I'm doing what I can to effect that.